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P158 FDY

1997 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,734 mi
Last recorded16,734 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 FDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 16,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,479 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 16,479 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 16,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 16,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 16,226 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,040 miles

Nut missing on side stand bolt.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 16,040 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nut missing on side stand bolt.

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 148,320 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 13,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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P158 FDY is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 FDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P158 FDY registered?

P158 FDY is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P158 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 FDY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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